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Abbey Woods Academy

South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#12,779
of 13,686 nationally

About Abbey Woods Academy

Abbey Woods Academy is a small primary school in South Oxfordshire that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 12 applications for just 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.2. All 10 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, so while it’s popular, families who put it first have a strong chance. The school doesn’t publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the fact it’s oversubscribed suggests local families are keen. Headteacher Sophie Charter leads a school of just 145 pupils, well below its capacity of 280, which means class sizes are small and children get plenty of individual attention. Over 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a notably high figure that reflects the school’s inclusive intake. The school also offers nursery provision for three-year-olds, making it a natural choice for families wanting a single setting from early years right through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWimblestraw Road, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZ
HeadteacherSophie Charter
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils145
Free School Meals (FSM)40.4%
School Capacity145 / 280 (52% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsDanceFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Abbey Woods Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.